Transcript Seam Finishes

Seam Finishes
Terms To Know:
Seam Serge Pinked Turned and
Zigzagged
Why We Finish Seams
Raw seam edges can look unattractive.
Raw seams may ravel during
laundering and wearing.
Raveling can lead to weakened seams
and shorter life of the garment.
Possible Ways to Finish a Seam
Serge Seams
Together or
Separate.
Pinked with special
Pinking Scissors.
Turned Seams.
Zigzagged
Separately
How to Apply These Finishes
For all of these
finishes start by
sewing a plain 5/8”
seam.
Then iron the seam
open.
Now choose the
finish that best
suits your fabric
To Serge a Seam
First decide if it is best to
serge seams separately or
together.
If you are serging
separately take each side
of the seam and serge
close to the edge of the
fabric.
If you are serging together
hold both sides tight and
serge close to the stitching
line.
Remember to trim all
threads.
To Pink a Seam
First find a pair of
Pinking Shears.
Start with your 5/8”
seam allowance.
Now cut close to the
edge of the seam
allowance on both
sides.
Remember to trim all
threads.
To Turn a Seam
Start with your 5/8”
seam allowance.
Turn under the edge
of each seam allowance
1/8 inch and iron.
Now stitch close to
fold.
Remember to trim all
threads.
Zigzag a Seam
Start with your 5/8”
seam allowance.
Set your machine to a
zigzag stitch. Width3, Length-3
Sew close to the edge
on each side
separately.
Remember to trim all
threads.
When & Which finish to use
Fabrics that ravel a lot
are better off serged.
For woven fabrics that
ravel only slightly pinking
is a good choice.
For lightweight to medium
fabrics turning and
stitching would work best.
For a quick finish that
works on most fabrics
Zigzagging is always a
decent choice. (especially
when a serer is not available)
Now Apply What You Have
Learned
Try Making Four Samples:
Serge, Pinked, Turned and Zigzagged
Remember to Iron
Always Trim threads
Have as much fun as possible!